MOT Status
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2,699 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front mudguard missing
No rear foot pegs fitted single seat
Number plate lamp missing
Number plate position poor
Rear indicator spacing poor
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Throttle return slow
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
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E917 DBM is a 1988 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 1988 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 36,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW R65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E917 DBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R65 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 38 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E917 DBM registered?
E917 DBM is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 15 April 1988.
Is E917 DBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E917 DBM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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